GP practices have started sending invitation letters to men, marking the launch of the biggest prostate cancer trial the country has seen in decades. The £42 million Transform study is funded by Prost
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18 Nov 2025
Department of Health and Social Care and The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
Men tend to have higher rates of risky behaviors such as smoking, excessive drinking, drug use, and gambling, and they are less likely to seek medical help. These factors contribute to poorer health o
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24 Oct 2025
National Institute for Health & Care Excellence
When combined with hormone therapy (ADT), it offers similar benefits to existing treatments but with fewer side effects, making it especially suitable for older men or those who cannot tolerate chemot
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The UK Government has confirmed continued funding for Practitioner Health, a free, confidential mental health support service for GPs and primary care staff, until 2029. Previously commissioned only u
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psoriatic arthritis for over half a century. As a national charity, founded in 1968 in the heart of Northampton by Dr. Dick Coles, a Consultant Dermatologist at Northampton General Hospital, we offer
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05 Aug 2025
National Institute for Health & Care Excellence
Research shows many people regain weight without follow-up help, which can affect both physical and mental health. The new standard sets out expectations for healthcare providers, including: Ongoing c
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20 Aug 2025
National Institute for Health & Care Excellence
Key changes include: Earlier use of newer medicines – SGLT-2 inhibitors (such as canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and ertugliflozin) are now recommended as first-line options alongside met
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12 Aug 2025
Julie Van Onselen, Dermatology Lecturer Practitioner and Executive Committee Member, Primary Care Dermatology Society
Psoriasis is a common chronic condition which affects up to 2% of the UK population. It is an autoimmune disease characterised by inflammatory skin and joint symptoms (psoriatic arthritis affects up t
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